manual tranny whining... Options

[BeachBum12]

Ok soo I just recently got rid of my system and with my new found lack of noise violating woofers I've notice my tranny whines abit when accelerating. I don't know how long its been doing it but I don't remember hearing it when I got my car six months ago and I a little worried lol. Any clue what's causing it??

[BeachBum12]

So when you say got rid of the system is that just the subs or everything including the amp? Alternator whine thru speakers could also be it..

Yeah I got rid of everything when I traded it off lol but the whines definitely coming from the engine bay

Easy way to see if that's it.
Rev the engine in N. If you hear the whine, it's not the trans.

MOST gear oil is pretty much the same thing and won't make much difference, as long as you have enough in there.
Even though you just filled it a few months ago, if you're having a problem it's a good idea to check it.
One major difference between the engine and transmission oiling systems is while the engine pumps the whole time it's running, the trans only pumps when the car is moving. So if you have a leak somewhere besides the bottom you may not see it until it's too late.

Hmm I didn't know that lol this is my first stick shift so I'm new with the concept of how it works, how do I go about checking my fluid? When I filled it I just put 2.7l which was amount the auto shop guy told me to through a hole on top that I took out with a torques bit. But when I went out and rev it in neutral it doesn't whine at all. I'd love to buy a manual but the local shops around here haven't had any Celica ones when i skim though the aisle /=

*Edit* ok I hate sounding like a complete moron but I was just out messing with my car and it does whine while free revving but it's not quite as loud...

This post has been edited by BeachBum12: Sep 11, 2012 - 9:58 AM